Operating System Specialist

The Operating System Specialist serves as a change agent and continuous improvement leader, responsible for driving Lean transformation, improving operational efficiency, reducing costs, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement throughout the organization.

• Lead the implementation and execution of continuous improvement initiatives aligned with the organization's goals and vision.
• Supervise and support team members involved in continuous improvement and operational excellence activities.
• Facilitate Lean, Kaizen, and process improvement events across manufacturing and administrative functions.
• Partner with department leaders to identify opportunities for improvement and enhance operational performance.
• Manage Policy Deployment activities, KPI reporting, and the maintenance of strategic planning tools, including the X-Matrix.
• Drive the implementation and sustainment of Managing for Daily Improvement (MDI) practices to ensure accountability and continuous performance improvement.
• Promote a Lean culture through employee training, coaching, and the application of continuous improvement methodologies and tools.
• Support problem-solving and root cause analysis efforts across all business functions.
• Maintain visual management systems, performance scorecards, communication boards, audit records, and 5S standards.
• Ensure the effective execution of audits, continuous improvement programs, and follow-up actions resulting from Kaizen activities.
• Work collaboratively with other company locations to support operational excellence initiatives as required.
• Foster a safe, productive, and engaged work environment that encourages teamwork and continuous improvement.
• Support environmental management initiatives by identifying risks, ensuring compliance, recommending process improvements, and reporting environmental concerns.
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned by management.